Schjelderup Faces Legal Consequences for Sharing Inappropriate Video
On Monday, major Danish newspapers BT and Ekstra Bladet reported on serious allegations involving professional footballer Andreas Schjelderup, currently playing for Benfica. It is claimed that he shared a 27-second video containing sexual material with a minor.
According to BT, the charges against Schjelderup could potentially result in a warning about his deportation from Denmark. Nettavisen has confirmed that the case is set to be heard in court on November 19 at the Copenhagen district court. A 45-minute slot has been secured for the proceedings, which will be treated as a confession case, taking place between 1:15 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Admitted Offense
Over the weekend, Schjelderup took to Instagram to openly discuss the charges against him, noting that he anticipates a sentence “in the near future.” He expressed a desire to be candid about what he called a “stupid mistake” made during his teen years.
“I was 19 at the time, and I have to accept the consequences of this error,” he wrote. Schjelderup explained that upon receiving the video, he shared it with a friend just moments later.
“My friend quickly reminded me that sending such material is obviously illegal after seeing it. I deleted it immediately,” he added.
The story has garnered significant attention across both Norwegian and international media outlets. Schjelderup revealed that when Danish authorities reached out to him about the incident earlier this year, he cooperated fully, stating, “I told them the truth. I will likely receive a suspended sentence.”
To clarify, it appears the incident took place on May 1 at precisely 4:52 p.m., with the indictment dated June 25 of this year.
Klaveness: A Serious Mistake
Lise Klaveness, the president of the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF), has expressed support for Schjelderup while underscoring the gravity of his actions. She emphasized that the NFF has no plans for disciplinary action at this time.
Addressing the media at Oppsal on Monday, Klaveness stated, “Schjelderup has made a very serious mistake that carries legal repercussions. It has also attracted considerable attention, both domestically and internationally.”
She noted that Schjelderup will face his day in court on November 19, where he will be held accountable for his actions.
Klaveness mentioned that she has consulted with Schjelderup’s lawyer, gaining insight into the case. “We are glad he has confessed and is taking responsibility. This issue affects many young people and highlights a serious problem that’s prevalent among today’s youth,” she remarked, pointing out that the content was flagged by Snapchat’s automatic filter.
